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OpenMPT vs Schism Tracker: catalog facts
OpenMPT	Schism Tracker
Free Completely free software.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Edits IT, XM, S3M and MOD files natively VST plugin and ASIO output support	Faithful Impulse Tracker workflow and feel Improved IT playback over the original engine
Windows only for the editor Tracker workflow takes time to learn	Old-school tracker interface has a steep learning curve Not a full DAW; focused on sample-based module music
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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